Beaverdam, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hardin County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
404 Population 641/sq mi density
$81,458 Median Income $34,302 per capita
$104,700 Home Value $128,092 Zillow
$973 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$81,458 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,700 home value, $973/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Beaverdam, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,458
8% above
$34,302 per capita
Home Value
$104,700
63% below
Zillow: $128,092
Median Rent
$973/mo
16% below
13.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Beaverdam Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Beaverdam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
108%
Home Value
37%
Rent
84%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beaverdam a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beaverdam residents earn a median household income of $81,458 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,302. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beaverdam is $104,700 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,092. Median rent is $973/month, with 13.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Education

6.9% of adults in Beaverdam hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beaverdam has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population404
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density641/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,458
Per Capita$34,302
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$1,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,700
Rent$973
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$128,092
Housing Units195
Rent Burden13.2%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,366/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation866 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Beaverdam was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.